In 2026, the observance comes at a time when international conflicts, humanitarian crises, and political instability continue to challenge global ...

Retired Lieutenant General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor, a former senior Nigerian Army officer and United Nations peacekeeping ...

Since the end of World War II, the United Nations has served as the world’s leading international body dedicated to promoting peace, security, and cooperation. From conflict resolution to climate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr Ewelina U Ochab is a Forbes contributor, lawyer, and author. Jun 29, 2025, 02:43pm EDT Members of the United Nations ...

If you look at the hard data, UN peacekeeping missions succeed most of the time. They significantly reduce civilian casualties, shorten conflicts, and help make peace agreements stick. In two thirds ...

At a time when wars, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty are reshaping the global landscape, United Nations (UN) ...

Peacekeeping missions are often criticized, but rarely do critics imagine what the world would be like in their absence. In fact, multiple studies have shown that peacekeeping missions are one of the ...

The General Assembly on Monday approved a $5.38 billion budget for UN peacekeeping operations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, down slightly from the previous year, as delegates wrapped up weeks of ...

Through a painting of the 1961 Congo clash, the Army has sent out a quiet yet powerful message — urging the United Nations to modernise its peacekeeping mandates in tune with today’s conflicts, while ...

US cuts $4.9 billion in foreign aid, including $800 million for peacekeeping UN peacekeeping faces severe financial pressure, risking civilian protection Trump administration cites waste, abuse, and ...

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The White House budget office has proposed eliminating funding for United Nations peacekeeping missions, citing failures by operations in Mali, Lebanon and Democratic ...